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County Durham Primary School Celebrates Positive Ofsted Report
A County Durham primary school at the heart of its local community is celebrating after receiving a highly positive Ofsted report. Government inspectors found that Hartside Primary Academy in Crook demonstrated strong standards in Early Years provision, inclusion, and personal development and wellbe...
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CDDFT Highlights Support for Families During Baby Loss Awareness Week
Families who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss are being reminded of the care and support available from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust during Baby Loss Awareness Week. The Trust’s maternity, chaplaincy and clinical photography teams work together to provide compassionate,...
County Durham’s Kelly Waite Continues to Inspire Through Charity and Advocacy
My name is Kelly Waite BCA. I’m from Trimdon in County Durham. Some may call me a local celebrity, as I have appeared in many TV shows and films over the years, as well as being a former regional and national beauty queen. However, most people will know me from the hit TV shows Obsessive […] The...
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North East nature reserve covering huge 66 acre area up for sale at £700,000
The 'environmentally significant' private reserve is being marketed by GSC Grays, with 'potential for leisure, eco-tourism or strategic development'
County Durham and Darlington NHS Service Receives More Than 2,000 Referrals
A specialist service supporting women and birthing people with pelvic health during pregnancy and after birth is celebrating its first anniversary, after receiving more than 2,000 referrals in its first year. The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust pr...
Wearing balaclavas could be banned under new proposals to tackle anti-social behaviour in North East
Durham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in seven areas
I was taken on a spectacular journey through Time by new Luxmuralis light show at Durham Cathedral
Time is taking place at Durham Cathedral until Sunday
North East driver who stank of 'stale beer' smashed into car during 'highly dangerous' overtake
Shaun Kelsey, 41, smelled 'strongly of stale beer' and was slurring his words after the crash in February
Miss Durham Nicole Hanson Completes 115ft Charity Abseil
Miss Durham 2026, Nicole Hanson, has completed one of her biggest challenges yet, abseiling 115ft down the side of the Francis Crick Institute in London to raise money for charity. The 22-year-old from Darlington travelled from the North East to the capital to take part in the challenge as part of h...
Antiques Roadshow Expert Mark Smith Coming to Bishop Auckland
A popular Antiques Roadshow star will bring their expertise to County Durham this autumn. Durham County Council will welcome renowned medals and militaria specialist Mark Smith to Bishop Auckland Town Hall. Considered one of Antiques Roadshow’s most popular experts, Mark will present For Valour: T...
Dean Midas Releases New Horror Short Filmed in Durham
Award-winning North East filmmaker Dean Midas has announced the official release of his latest short horror film, The Stitcher, which will be available this weekend on YouTube and Facebook. Filmed entirely on location in and around Durham, The Stitcher shines a spotlight on some of the city’s most...
Northumbrian Water Begins Upgrade at Trimdon Sewage Treatment Works
Work is beginning on an £8.3 million investment to protect and improve water quality in the River Skerne. Northumbrian Water is upgrading its sewage treatment works in Trimdon, County Durham, to further improve the treated water it returns to the environment. By installing new processes to remove p...
Amazon Durham Supports Local Charities During Great North Run Weekend
Two local charities received a welcome boost during a busy Great North Run weekend, as employees at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Durham came together to pack and donate drinks, snacks and sweet treats to help keep their teams fuelled throughout a weekend of fundraising and racing. The donation su...
Miss Durham Nicole Hanson Unites Car Culture and Pageantry to Raise £1,270 for Cancer Research UK
Since being crowned Miss Durham earlier this year, Nicole Hanson has used her platform to bridge two distinct passions: pageantry and motorsport. Known throughout the local automotive community as an Abarth enthusiast and Fiat 500 fan, she is leveraging her audience of over 8,000 social media follow...
County Durham couple set to open huge new American sports shop in the North East
The huge new shop will be dedicated to American sports and is opening in the North East
St John Ambulance Shares Life-Saving Skills for Save a Life September
St John Ambulance advocates that everyone should know the skills vital to try to save a life. Let’s go through each of these in turn so you too can have awareness of what to do and know where you can get more information and help. Choking Choking means the airway is partly or completely ...
Anthony Church Celebrates Second Seal of Excellence for Bellway Durham
The site manager in charge at Bellway’s Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development, near Chester-le-Street, has been recognised for his commitment to excellence by the Nati...
Durham Looks for Creative Partner to Deliver Major 2027 Festival
An opportunity has opened for an experienced festival producer to help shape County Durham’s next major festival. Durham County Council is seeking experienced cultural organisations, festival producers, creative practitioners and consortium partnerships to help develop and deliver the county’s n...
North East Indie Book Fest back to champion local authors and get the region reading again
North East Indie Book Fest back to champion local authors and get the region reading again
North East restaurant announces 'difficult decision' to close amid hospitality pressures
Notch Americano, in Durham City, is to close